"thescullster" wrote in message
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Hi all

I am trying to encourage an apple tree in a certain direction by
gradually pulling it over.
There is a copper beach tree nearby to act as the anchor for the
rope tie.

What I need is a knot that can take up slack as I pull hard to
bend the tree.
Anyone understand what I am trying to achieve

Yes.

and suggest the appropriate knot please?

The best approach is the truckers knot
used to tie down loads. Main problem
with it is that it doesn't have just one
name and you really need a video of
how to do it rather than just a picture.